The author explains her commitment to unpacking the found photograph detailing the murder (at first glance) of a young boy & a woman,both Jewish in Miropol, Ukraine, 10/13/1941.
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The author explains her commitment to unpacking the found photograph detailing the murder (at first glance) of a young boy & a woman,both Jewish in Miropol, Ukraine, 10/13/1941.
In 2009,the author was searching in the archives of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum for Nazi documentation that might result in the prosecution of the notorious Bernhard Frank,(Himmler protege)known to be alive in Germany.Two Prague journalists interrupted her to show her this photograph taken on 10/13/1941, in Miropol,Ukraine.This find prompted her to undertake a quest to answer the questions this photograph seemed to be asking of her.
After reading ch. 1, which focuses on Twain‘s parents & his early life, this statement struck me as quite poignant. His father was undemonstrative, stoic, grave, was a failure in supporting his family until they moved to Hannibal where he was appointed Justice of the Peace.
We are loving the language & at times, fun, ironic tone to the book. Our reading will pick now that our lives have somewhat settled down. #MarkTwain #familyread
“My” sweet hummingbird, loves my garden‘s bee balm. I have a perfect view of him from my porch. The hummingbird‘s presence is reminding me of the tagged book which I started long ago. Now I feel a pull to return to it. #porchlife #hummingbird
Early morning breakfast on the porch before the predicted humidity & heat chases me indoors for the day. Such a quiet, peaceful way to start my day! There are birds, hummingbirds, & bees with an occasional rooster crow -music to my ears. #coffeeandbooks #porchlife #birdsong #Camplitsy25
Enjoying this historical fiction set during WWII before the blitz. #readyourkindle #porchlife #birdsong
Predicted another hot day in 90s. I can feel the humidity now, at 9:15 a.m.
#Hyggehour #Readathon #Midsummersolace
Plan to be on my couch with my kitties- if Poe will get off his box, that is.He is rather partial to it.That‘s fine, Em is already there.A cozy mystery to read for #ThematicCozies2025 #festival #July
Topping the hour off with fresh raspberries & whipped cream. Heaven. Relaxation. Bliss.
pick#DCIBanksMystery #InsAnnieCabbotMystery #literarypoliceprocedural
The case of a murder & a linked suicide is closed.But Banks is not satisfied.He is convinced he is dealing with a murder & a suicide that is a result of Shakespeare‘s Othello-like manipulations by Wyman,an English HS teacher.Currently the teacher voluntarily directs plays at a local amateur theatre.But a local theatre works man is seeking funding to transform the theatre into a ⬇️
Here are my picks for the best books I read of 2025, its first 6 months.
Beethoven‘s Ode to Joy has galvanized people worldwide wide since it was written, and of course resulted in making joy contagious. I included a YouTube recording of a flash mob to emphasis how one voice ( girl on recorder) can start a fire of voices. #readingisoitical #overcomingevilempires #antifabookclub #rant
https://youtu.be/a23945btJYw
https://www.themarginalian.org/2022/05/17/beethoven-ode-to-joy/
Think of subscribing to Maria Popova‘s newsletter, where this is from. She is such a gift. #readingispolitical #overcomingevilempires #antifabookclub #rant
Please let me know if you do not want to be tagged- I have no problem with that! Below is link to Maria reading this poem.
https://youtu.be/zGi2skojQEc
pickElie Wiesel describes his journey of unexpected open heart by pass surgery with honesty and eloquence. His words are spare but compelling; lyrical and wise. As always, he gifts to the world his “open heart“.
Just starting this today. I am behind #sundaybuddyread but plan to catch up. My husband is healing, so I have catch up time today. #porchlife #Lazysunday #coffeeandbooks
AmyG, TheBookHippie, Amiable, Susanita, TheLudicReader, Suet624, Deblovestoread, Chrissyreadit, CBee, dabbe
I love that the sun sets later now. It‘s 7:30 p.m. & I am on my porch reading the tagged book. #libraryhold ##porchlife #birdsong
pickThis memoir highlights the growth that life transitions demand of us, if we dare to take a leap into the unknown, as Melinda French Gates did when she decided to divorce her husband, Bill Gates.This is her story,about moving forward in her life.She credits her parents,especially her aerospace engineer father for instilling her with the confidence she needed as a female expecting to work in the science,math,or computer fields.She writes candidly⬇️
Late morning coffee & a book. #porchlife #birdsong
Welcoming the cool air, lightly clouded sky & bird song this morning with coffee & a book. The occasional crow of a rooster breaks the quiet.
This day‘s musical pick adds to the sacred feel of the morning. #porchlife
https://youtu.be/cBZj_kMhjRI
#readingispolitical #overcomingevilempires #antifabookclub #IndependenceDay
It‘s almost midnight. Going to clear my head with a a little Langston Hughes poetry before bed.
#DCIBanks #literarypoliceprocedural #serieslove2025
This series has constant allusions, mentioning of novels, poetry, eclectic music which has led me to new discoveries. It‘s an added bonus to the understanding/enjoyment of DCI Banks, his moods, his emotional/spiritual life, his connections to his sense of” home”. Helen Keller is an enduring gift to us all. Hoping to start this tonight.
Sipping a Sam Adams Summer Ale, listening to “ Carry On” playlist in this broken world, preparing to charcoal grill cheeseburgers on this 4th of July afternoon. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🌎✌🏻🍔🍺🎶
pick#JohnMaddenMystery #6 A closed room,post WWII mystery.Retired DCI.Angus Sinclair,who is feeling his age, is prominently featured.Due to varying circumstances, several people,including Sinclair,are snowed in an English country villa for days when a blizzard hits the countryside.The villa is a residence of the risk taking,high spirited, wheelchair bound,ex-world renowned skier,Julia.1 person goes missing,then another.When Madden braves the snow ⬇️
#staycationintimeswap #staycation #Ireland
Thank you so much Anne Landgraf for your generosity! The care & thought you put into my box is so evident! Apologies- I lost your Litsy handle. Maybe @Chrissyreadit or @DinoMom can tag you for me?
#5JoysFriday
1) double rainbows in sky last night.
2) my porch
3) NYC, Anne Frank exhibit & Pride parade/rally
4) my garden
5) drinking coffee out of teacups in honor of my Mom
Any Litten please join in if you wish to. I love doing this- helps my mindset & fills me with gratitude.💕💕
#JulyJazz #StarsandStripes #porchlife
Happy July 4th everyone!
After spending 5 hours( could have worse! Of course I had a book with me)in the ER late last night with my husband, I am happy to be home.He was diagnosed with facial cellulitis. His pain level had become increasingly worse daily.Now with the right diagnosis & meds, he should start healing.We are barbecuing today & enjoying the cool breezes that are keeping the heat at bay.
Morning coffee and a book. #porchlife #coffeeandbooks #CommonSense #July4th #independence
https://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/2015/03/30/the-pamphlet-americas-first-soci...
My son sent the above link to me re: Common Sense
Went to pick up my library holds, that of course came in all at once. July‘s Book Page was available- featuring “Sleuths of Every Sort”. What fun I had perusing its pages! 🕵🏻♀️🔎📝
#Naturalitsy This will take me more than this month to read, but that‘s ok. Fascinated!
#JuneStats
Read: 25 books: 16 mysteries (surprise!!!!😂); 7 fiction, of the 7, 2 Historical Fiction; 1 Poetry; 1 Non-Fiction of memoir type-family history.
I got out of work for the summer on 6/17. Reading marathon, especially in the HEAT!
I am just reading the Preface & this pertinent quote popped out at me. #foodforthought #14books14weeks
Received my #staycation box today! @Chrissyreadit or @DinoMom can you send me Anne‘s litsy handle? Thanks!
#bookreport
Top 2 shelves: currently reading. #adventuresinphilosophy #14books14weeks #audiobook #DeadlySeries #
Last row: Finished books. #readyourkindle #DCILoganMystery #Camplitsy25
Just finished viewing this mesmerizing PBS documentary- if you have access to PBS it‘s well-worth viewing! Parallels to our existing executive branch are glaring. #adventuresinphilosophy
Mid-morning coffee. Slept in late; rare for me! #coffeeandbooks
1) reading Mark Twain with my family
2) My porch!
3) Now that I am experiencing leisurely mornings,I am using my tea cups-memories of tea or coffee with my Mom
4) Survived 98+ degree day last weekend at our Hartford City Football game was worth it!! We won 4-nil.
5) My library is giving out all kinds of bookmarks & historical buttons for Pride month. Love them!!!
Here‘s a song to reflect my feelings as I post this:
https://youtu.be/uTUJjHwMn6E
Coffee & my kindle book this morning after an invigorating walk. It‘s peaceful at this hour, the only “noise”is bird song, interrupted by an occasional car going by. #coffeeandbooks #birdsong #porchlife
Finished my early morning walk with my neighbor, so now it‘s coffee time! #morningwalks #booksandcoffee #porchlife
I can enjoy my porch again now that temp has cooled down! I have birds singing & an occasional rooster crow.
We do not care that we went to a bookstore & lunch in shorts with unshaven, hairy legs. But as @Amiable said “as woman of a certain age we are basically invisible.”
We do not care that our one air conditioned room is now full of STUFF after camping out in it for 3 days.
#WDNCW #WeDoNotCareWednesday
pickClimate change is wreaking havoc on Shearwater Island,near the coast of Antarctica.Only a family of 4 are left, living in the island‘s Light House.The island is another character in itself, along with its flora,fauna, & marine mammals. One of the family‘s jobs is to protect an underground seed bank from melting,surging waters.Orly,the 7 yr old son,keeps track of the seeds, giving voice to their purposes.Their lives are turned upside down side ⬇️
pick#DrJuliaMcLewisMystety #2 #serieslove2025 #readyourkindle
Victorian England, London, 1887. When “Lady painters” complain to Scotland Yard of studio break-ins, they are ignored. Then their sitters start vanishing, a suicide occurs, & a much sought after model is murdered.Dr. Lewis, in her role as medical examiner, joins Insp.Tennant in investigating the cases. As they unravel the tangled threads, they discover layers of vice, deviance, & murders.
I need this early morning philosophy in this hot,war torn world. #adventuresinphosophy #philosophyforsocialjustice
I am only on p. 40 between underlining,note taking,stickies. 🐢🐢
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